US Bridges

Paige ST over Town Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of Ky 163 · Structure no. 086C00016N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paige ST over Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying Paige ST over Town Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 752 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPaige ST
CrossesTown Creek
Location.1 MI E of Ky 163
RouteCity Street 1038
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70944, -85.68389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2019)
Projected traffic752 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paige ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paige ST over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Paige ST over Town Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Paige ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Paige ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.